Background

Council has commenced the next step to drive economic development and tourism by developing two key strategies, and members of the community are invited to get involved and have their say.

The ‘Tamworth Tomorrow’ – Economic Development and Investment Strategy and Visitor Economy Plan will align with Blueprint 100, adopted by Council in 2020, and are being developed in conjunction with one another.

Council has engaged consultants Delos Delta and Destination Marketing Store to assist in this work, and continues to work closely with the community and stakeholders across the region to ensure both documents directly reflect the challenges, opportunities, and priorities of the community.

Initial community consultation and onsite visits were undertaken in late 2021. Additional face-to-face visits will happen in February, 2022. This consultation will inform the plans with drafts. Responses to the surveys shared in October, 2021 have been very encouraging and will be included in the draft strategies.

Council has been workshopping the plans with final drafts now being developed. It is hoped that he Economic Development and Investment Strategy and Visitor Economy Plan will be adopted by Council in July, 2022.


Community Survey

This survey is your opportunity to contribute to the ‘Tamworth Tomorrow’ – Economic Development and Investment Strategy and Visitor Economy Plan.

In this survey you will be asked a series of questions about economic development and tourism. You are welcome to answer questions on one or both topics.

Questions cover your participation in the economy, experience as a consumer and vision for the economic and tourism future of the Tamworth region.

Survey closes 4pm, Friday 22 October.

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